Le Present (Present Tense) Conjugation of the French Verb décrocher

Introduction to the verb décrocher

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The English translation of the French verb décrocher is “to pick up” or “to unhook.” The infinitive form of décrocher is pronounced as “dey-kroh-shey.”

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Décrocher originates from the Old French word “crochier” which means “to hook.” In everyday French, décrocher is commonly used to refer to actions such as answering a phone call, unhooking or taking down something, or detaching an object from a surface.

Examples:

J’ai décroché le téléphone. (I picked up the phone.)
Elle a décroché le tableau du mur. (She took down the painting from the wall.)
Nous devons décrocher les rideaux. (We need to unhook the curtains.)

Note: The translations provided are just an approximation and may vary depending on the context.

Décrocher – About the French Present Tense

The French present tense, also known as “le présent,” is used to describe actions that are happening at the moment of speaking or for actions that are habitual, general truths, or that will occur in the near future. It’s the most basic and common tense in French.

To take a deep dive into all the French tenses then see our article on Mastering French Tense Conjugation.

Common Everyday Usage Patterns For Le Present

1. Describing Actions in the Present: The present tense is used to describe actions happening right now or at the moment of speaking. For example: “Je parle avec mon ami” (I am talking to my friend).

2. Expressing Habits and Routines: The present tense is used to talk about habitual actions or routines. For example: “Je travaille tous les jours” (I work every day).

3. Stating General Truths: The present tense is used to express general truths or facts. For example: “La Terre tourne autour du soleil” (The Earth orbits around the sun).

4. Talking about Near Future: The present tense can be used to express future actions that are very imminent or part of a planned schedule. For example: “Je pars demain matin” (I am leaving tomorrow morning).

Interactions with Other Tenses

– Present vs. Future Tense: In some cases, the French present tense can be used to express the future when the context makes it clear that the action is imminent. However, for actions further in the future or less certain, the future tense is typically used.

– Present vs. Past Tenses: To describe actions that occurred in the past, you would use the past tenses like the passé composé (compound past) or the imparfait (imperfect). The choice between these past tenses depends on the specific aspect and circumstances of the past action.

– Present vs. Conditional Tense: The conditional tense is used to express actions that are dependent on a condition. If a condition is met, the action may happen. The present tense is used for actions in the present, while the conditional is used for hypothetical or future actions based on conditions.

– Present vs. Imperative: The imperative mood is used to give commands or make requests. The present tense is used for general statements, and the imperative is used for direct orders or requests.

Understanding the French present tense and its interactions with other tenses is crucial for effective communication in French. Without it, you cannot become proficient!

Table of the Present Tense Conjugation of décrocher

Pronoun	Conjugation	Short Example	English Translation
Je	décroche	Je décroche le téléphone.	I pick up the phone.
Tu	décroches	Tu décroches le tableau.	You take down the painting.
Il	décroche	Il décroche la lumière.	He turns off the light.
Elle	décroche	Elle décroche le diplôme.	She obtains the diploma.
On	décroche	On décroche le miroir.	We take down the mirror.
Nous	décrochons	Nous décrochons les rideaux.	We take down the curtains.
Vous	décrochez	Vous décrochez le téléphone.	You pick up the phone.
Ils	décrochent	Ils décrochent les tableaux.	They take down the paintings.
Elles	décrochent	Elles décrochent les affiches.	They take down the posters.